The Warlord
大軍閥
Synopsis
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.
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Michael Hui Koon-Man
Marshal Pang Ta Fu/Han Ta Fu
Chiang Nan
Counselor Yang Shu-Cheng
Chu Mu
Regiment Commander Hsieh
Wang Hsieh
Regiment Commander Chou
Lily Ho
Hsiao Lan Fang
Tina Ti Na
Pang's 4th Mistress
Ling Ling
Pang's 18th mistress
Hu Chin
Mrs Kao Pai
Lam Wai-Tiu
Kao Cheng Pai
Wong Ching-Ho
Kao patriarch
Danny Lau Dan
Chi Pei Cheng
Hao Li-Jen
Tung Lao Cheng
Ku Wen-Chung
Japanese Ambassador Yoshida/Yamada
Tsung Hua
Major General Wen San
Ching Miao
Pang's step-father
Lu Wei
Horn player Wang Lao San
Stephen Tung Wai
Bad Luck
Gam Tin-Chue
Town mayor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Original Score
- Wu Da-Jiang
- Original Title
- 大軍閥
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Han-Hsiang
Li Han-Hsiang
Wu Da-Jiang
Lam Wah-Chiu
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Li Han-Hsiang
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Li Han-Hsiang
Writer
Lam Wah-Chiu
Director of Photography
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Hong Kong Cinema
Hong Kong films (Chinese-language, country=HK) enumerated from Wikidata, verified against TMDb. Excludes Western co-productions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Warlord
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Warlord about?
No list of the screen's comic geniuses would be complete without Michael Hui Kwun-man. He created a hilarious and lovable comic persona that was both uniquely Asian but also universally beloved. This, his first film, not only showcased his incomparable sense of humor but revolutionized Hong Kong comedy. Evoking Chaplin, he plays a warlord in early 20th Century China, but makes the role his own with both laughs and some of the sexiest ladies on the Shaw Brothers lot.
Who directed The Warlord?
The Warlord was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in The Warlord?
The principal cast of The Warlord includes Michael Hui Koon-Man, Chiang Nan, Chu Mu, Wang Hsieh, Lily Ho.
When was The Warlord released and how long is it?
The Warlord was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Warlord?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Warlord was composed by Wu Da-Jiang.